A recipe for Ukranian Borscht

One of my favourite Ukrainian dishes of all time, even in the 33 degree heat wave that Kyiv was experiencing when I visited this summer, is borscht. This delicious, filling and even refreshing soup – served with a dollop of rich sour cream and a sprig of fragrant dill – is must for any visitor travelling to Ukraine.

There are thousands of different versions, with many countries claiming the soup as their own, and no two borschts are the same. “It should be thick enough to hold a spoon” said one of my Ukrainian friends. “Oh no”, a Russian friend recoiled in horror; “it should be elegant and refined!”

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